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Description

Update CodeQL chapter with warning to remove build caches before compiling databases. This is often a pain to discover CodeQL didn't pick up all files because of the cache.

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction

Start with the CodeQL chapter referenced in the issue and read the surrounding guidance on compiling databases and build caches. Add a warning to remove build caches before compilation, then verify that the chapter clearly explains the problem and the required cleanup step.

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Assessment

Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
1/5
Estimated time
Under an hour
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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